Department of Media and Communication Successfully Concludes
Joint Research Symposium 2026 with
City University of Hong Kongversity of Hong Kong
▲ CityU–SKKU Joint Research Symposium 2026
The Department of Media and Communication (Chair: Professor Jiyoung Lee) successfully held the Joint Research Symposium 2026 in collaboration with City University of Hong Kong on Tuesday, January 20th, at the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus. The symposium was organized under the theme “Connecting Scholars, Shaping the Future of Communication,” with the aim of exploring the theoretical and methodological directions of communication research in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
This event was planned as an international academic symposium aimed at strengthening ongoing academic exchange and joint research collaboration between the two universities. Faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students in the fields of media and communication from both institutions gathered to share recent research findings and discuss future possibilities for collaboration.
▲ Professor Shuhua Zhou's keynote lecture
The symposium began with opening remarks by Professor Ji-young Lee, followed by a keynote lecture titled “Understanding Human Perception of AI Communicators” by Professor Shuhua Zhou of City University of Hong Kong, and a presentation titled “Talking about politics with AI?” by Professor Seungsu Lee. These sessions provided in-depth discussions on key issues in AI-based communication research, including human–AI interaction, digital humans, and political communication.
▲ Professor Seungsu Lee's lecture
In the subsequent sessions, graduate students from both universities participated and presented research on a wide range of topics, including human–AI interaction, trust and transparency, chatbot communication, methods for explaining AI-generated outcomes, and healthcare AI. These presentations created a vibrant forum for academic exchange among the next generation of scholars.
Toward the end of the event, a roundtable discussion titled “Reconsidering Communication in the Age of AI: Theory, Method, and Collaborative Research Agendas” was held. Faculty members from both institutions engaged in in-depth discussions on future challenges in communication research in the AI era and the potential for expanding international joint research.
▲ Networking Dineer
Building on this Joint Research Symposium, the Department of Media and Communication plans to further solidify its collaborative relationship with City University of Hong Kong and continue to expand international joint research and talent exchange in the fields of AI and digital communication.
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